Patient's question:
The baby in colleague Xiao Li's family has had a cold for more than half a month. It hasn't been improving and has gotten worse after stopping medication for a few days. We collected a type of medicine for him that our child used to take. After he bought it, he was skeptical and unsure of its effectiveness. How effective is Erythromycin for children with colds?Doctor's answer:
This medicine is very effective in treating colds caused by indigestion, but it is not suitable for all cold symptoms. The causes of children's colds are varied, so it is recommended not to self-medicate but to go to the hospital for a CT scan to confirm the specific source of infection and treat accordingly for faster recovery. Moreover, if the baby already has recurring symptoms and the inflammation has not subsided, it is important to go to the hospital promptly to prevent the infection from developing into pneumonia.